Appeal After Golf Club Attack
6 September 2011, 09:01 | Updated: 30 March 2016, 13:50
Police are appealing for witnesses after a man was assaulted with a golf club in Portsmouth.
A 24-year-old man received injuries to his face in the assault, which took place on Middle Street in Somerstown at around 11.40pm on Saturday, August 27, 2011.
He was taken to hospital for treatment.
A possible suspect was described as:
> White
> Average height
> Stocky build
> with short, mousey brown curly hair
Investigating officer Detective Constable Jim Garrett said: “We’re making enquiries into reports that a golf club was used in this assault. The sight of someone carrying one could have stood out for any witnesses at that the time of night. It is also
believed there were a few people walking home from Guildhall Walk. Please contact police if you have seen anyone in this area carrying a golf club recently.”
Anyone with information is asked to contact CID at Fratton Police Station by phoning 101. From outside Hampshire and the Isle of Wight, call police on 0845 045 45 45. Mini-Com users can call the police on 01962 875000. Information can be given anonymously by calling the Crimestoppers charity on 0800 555 111.
